Metal News for January 2, 2015
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26 news articles posted on this day.
Rob Zombie Reveals Live Album Track Listing
After revealing the cover artwork for an upcoming live album, today Rob Zombie announces the track listing.
The release will be titled "Spookshow International Live," with further details forthcoming. Rob Zombie also previously commented:
"COMING SOON! It's been eight years since our last live album so we figured it was time for another.
"Actually we weren't planning on it, but we recorded a few shows and they sounded really great so we thought 'fuck it' let's get it out there. This is the cover. If you were wondering.
"For the record no overdubs, no fixes, no fake crowd, no nothing. 100% absolutely live. No joke." More...
Poisonblack Celebrating 15th Anniversary
Finnish outfit Poisonblack just checked in with the following brief statement about celebrating 15 years of existence:
"HAPPY NEW YEAR 2015!!! This year will be a special year for us, because we are celebrating our 15th anniversary, believe it or not!
"Therefore we'd like to thank all those who came to see the shows, bought the albums, got drunk with us or were involved some other way so far! See you somewhere on the road later this year! Cheers!"
Poisonblack's latest full-length release "Lyijy" came out in 2013. A music video for "Down The Ashes Rain" taken off the album can be seen at this location. More...
Death Angel Live Footage Available Online
Fan filmed footage - courtesy of YouTube users "jesseriah" and "sfmf2012" - is available online of Bay Area thrash outfit Death Angel performing "Buried Alive," "Left for Dead," and "Sun of the Morning."
The show took place at Slim's Nightclub in San Francisco on December 27th, 2014. Check out the video clips below.
Stick To Your Guns Posts Lyric Video
The new Stick To Your Guns album "Disobedient," produced by John Feldmann, is due out on February 10th, 2015 via Sumerian Records.
If you pre-order the album on iTunes here you can snag an immediate download of "What Choice Did You Give Us?" and "Nobody." A lyric video for "What Choice Did You Give Us?" can also be seen below, and the band comments:
"With a system that seems to act without a conscience, where nobody seems to be held accountable for their actions, we ask: what choice have you given any of us?
"For the families of Eric Garner, Mike Brown, Trayvon Martin, Tamir Rice, and any other family suffering losses at the hands of injustice; we will stand beside you until we see things change. We encourage you all to find local protests and demonstrations in your area and stand with those looking to change this world for the better."
The album's track listing is as follows:
1. It Starts With Me
2. What Choice Did You Give Us?
3. Nobody
4. RMA (Revolutionary Mental Attitude) [feat. Toby Morse]
5. Nothing You Can Do To Me (feat. Walter Delgado)
6. To Whom It May Concern
7. The Crown
8. I Choose No One (feat. Scott Vogel)
9. Disobedient
10. The War Inside
11. Left You Behind More...
Wings Denied Vocalist To Miss Upcoming Tour
Wings Denied has issued the following statement about bringing on a session vocalist for upcoming tour dates:
"Hey guys, so we have an announcement to make. As many of you know, our singer Luka is not a U.S. citizen, and unfortunately this time around, we have run into a delay with his visa status, meaning that he will not be able to participate in the Progressive Winter 2015 tour with Cryptodira. This is not permanent, and we are working on getting him back here as soon as possible.
"However, fear not, as our good friend JCK Klemm, singer of Maid Myriad, will be filling in for Luka on this tour. His band is awesome, he's a pretty sweet dude, and here's a video of him absolutely killing Generation Y. Tour starts in 9 days, see you there!" More...
Savior From Anger Announces New Album
Italy's Savior From Anger today reveals the follow-up to "Age of Decadence" will be titled "Temple Of Judgment." Full details on the release date and label are forthcoming, but the track listing and artwork have been unveil and can be seen below.
1. Across the seas
2. Friends in the shadows
3. Bright darkness
4. The Eye
5. Thunderheads
6. Chosen Ones
7. The Calling
8. Starlight
9. The Eye opens
10. Repentance
11. Temple of the Judgment More...
Total Death Unveils New Album Art
Italian thrash metal group Total Death today reveals the cover of upcoming new full-length album titled "The Pound of Flesh."
The album will be released later this year by Italian label Punishment 18 Records. New information will follow soon. More...
Jeff Loomis Tapped For Soul Rape Album
"Endless Reign," the upcoming new full-length album from Italian technical death metal band Soul Rape will feature a guest appearance by talented guitar player Jeff Loomis (Arch Enemy, ex-Nevermore).
Loomis will handle the solo on "Like the Serpent’s Tongue." The release, expected in spring 2015, will be handled by Punishment 18 Records. The full track listing is as follows:
1. Endless Reign
2. Like The Serpent's Tongue
3. Illusion & Sufference
4. Soul Rape
5. Saudade de Morte
6. With My Fingers I've Touched Death
7. Gargoyles
8. Primordial Paradox More...
Mexican Ape-Lord Recording Album
Mexican Ape-Lord has begun work on a follow-up record to "The Late Heavy Bombardment." The group had this to say:
"After three surgeries and over 100 therapy sessions, guitarist/songwriter Anthony Nichols, who broke his wrist in December 2013, has regained most of his metal guitar chops and is looking forward to making a 2nd Mexican Ape-Lord record.
"He and drummer Steve Fry will be working on the core of the songs at Sherwood Forest Studio in Bedford, MA, preparing new material for singer/bassist Jon Hardy and lead guitarist Dan Dykes. The band has also brought back producer Peter Rutcho to track and mix the new record." More...
6:33 Streaming Full Album
French experimental act 6:33 is currently streaming the entire "Deadly Scenes" album online, which is due to drop January 12th (Europe) and January 13th (North American and digital) via Kaotoxin Records.
Give it a listen below, courtesy of New Noise Magazine. You can also read our review of the album over at this location.
Abaddon Working On New Album
Canada's Abaddon just issued the following announcement about recruiting a new member and working on an upcoming album:
"Goodbye 2014, it was a good year. Now onto the next one, 2015 will hopefully be a good year for us, we have a lot of stuff planned, and can't wait to share all of our new music with all the fans.
"We are working hard on getting our new album ready to go, but progress is tough with drummer being as sick as he is, but we're doing our best, and we will have something new before this new year is out!
"But enough about us, what does everyone have planned for the new years? Gonna work off that beer gut? Maybe you'll start rollerblading? Please don't start rollerblading. Do something cool like skateboarding. Have some self respect. Cmon.
"Much love,
"The guys at Abaddon.
"PS: We have some news about a fill in guitarist, its still in the 'To be announced' stages but we'll have that for you guys soon! We think you might recognize him if you like local BC metal."
Full Throttle Baby Posts Live Video
Full Throttle Baby has released live footage of the band playing "Blue Balls" live on UD2M, which can be seen below.
For another dose of hard rocking music, be sure to check out the band's "Full Throttle Baby Vol. 2" EP - listen in to the full release at this location.
Chiefs Streaming "Like A Match"
Today Noisey.Vice.com is hosting the premiere of "Like A Match," the first peek into the debut Chiefs album, "Tomorrow's Over." Give it a listen below.
Chiefs originally began as a two-piece back in January of 2012 in Phoenix, AZ, but after years of releasing demos, touring and playing often around the Phoenix Valley, the duo made the decision to relocate to San Diego, CA.
Shortly after, they released a four-song demo entitled "Buffalo Roam," and did numerous short west coast tours to support it. Eventually the group became a three piece with the permanent addition of bassist Jeff Podeszwik, who filled out the low-end of the band and transformed their sound.
Hot off the heels of releasing a split 7" with Fuzz Evil through Battleground Records, Chiefs returns with a debut full-length record in the bag, entitled "Tomorrow's Over." It was recorded at Arcane Digital Recording Studio in Chandler AZ and recorded, mixed, and mastered by Ryan Butler (Landmine Marathon/Unruh).
The record will be out on February 24th through Roosevelt Row Records on CD/DD, with a vinyl reissue through Battleground Records shortly thereafter. More...
Silence The Messenger Recording Album
Texas outfit Silence The Messenger has checked in with the following brief announcement about recording a new studio album:
"We hit the studio with Josh Wickman at Dreadcore Productions (Within The Ruins, And Hell Followed With, Apparitions) on Monday to begin recording our next album! Get pumped, the new record is on the way!" More...
Crisis In Vain Recording EP
Crisis In Vain has checked in with the following brief announcement about working on a forthcoming release:
"What's up folks! Crisis In Vain is currently recording a new EP with the almighty Nick Mavromatis aka Marcus Bridge of Northlane working on our tracks! Can't wait to show you what our minds given birth to!"
Diablo Blvd Posts "Follow The Deadlights" Trailer
After releasing a music video for the title track Belgium's anthemic grooving rock/metal machine Diablo Blvd just dropped a new video trailer for the band's upcoming album, "Follow The Deadlights."
"Follow The Deadlights" will be released on January 23rd, 2015 via Nuclear Blast. The album's track listing is as follows:
1. Beyond The Veil
2. Rise Like Lions
3. Get Up 9
4. Follow The Deadlights
5. Son Of Cain
6. Come With Me (Battle Call)
7. Fear Is For The Enemy
8. Peace Won By War
9. End Of Time
10. Inhuman
11. Saint Of Killers More...
Cendra Streaming Full New Album
Cendra just released the sophomore album "666 Bastards" via Xtreem Music, and now the whole album is available for streaming online. Xtreem Music comments:
"666 Bastards is a fucking addictive album that will hook you with their evil and nasty songs that blends in equal parts, elements of Black, Thrash and Death with a strong Punk stench. This stuff is suitable for every lover of bands like Sodom's 'In The Sign Of Evil,' Toxic Holocaust, very early Onslaught, Discharge, Midnight, and early Sarcofago..."
The album's track listing is as follows:
1. Satànic D-beat 03:39
2. Argh!!! 02:47
3. 666 Bastards 02:23
4. Mort 01:23
5. Dalla 03:09
6. Cemintiri Rocker 04:34
7. Sang, Suor i Alcohol 01:49
8. Tot és Una Porqueria! 01:32
9. Fart 01:04
10. Dimonis Motöritzats 03:22
11. Privant Fins Rebentar 02:09
12. Castell Okupat 05:03 More...
Alissa White-Gluz Comments On Touring Lifestyle
Revolver Magazine recently unveiled the January 2015 "Metal Health" issue, featuring fitness secrets heavy metal stars - including Alissa White-Gluz, front-woman of Arch Enemy.
Available on newsstands now, this special issue sees Alissa on the cover alongside Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein.
In the world of heavy music, fitness is the new debauchery; more rockers are forgoing drugs, drinks, and STDs to work out and eat right. As an animal rights activist and vegan, Alissa follows a rigorous diet and healthy lifestyle, sans drugs and alcohol.
Alissa comments: "Touring is so rough on the body and mind that I'm always happy to see people on tour taking care of themselves. If everyone knew how health conscious most rockers are, the whole 'drugs and rock n' roll' stereotype would be shattered. To be able to maintain a rigorous touring schedule like we do in Arch Enemy, we all need our bodies to be healthy-- we are like athletes! I have enormous respect for anyone giving their all in mind, body and art every night!" More...
Insomnium Kicking Off New Tour
Finnish melodic death metal band Insomnium will be kicking off the new year with a special North American tour alongside label mates Dark Tranquillity.
See below for all upcoming dates on the rapidly approaching live trek.
Insomnium will be touring in support of latest full-length album "Shadows Of The Dying Sun" (reviewed here).
Jan. 4 - New York, NY - The Gramercy Theatre
Jan. 5 - West Springfield, VA - Empire
Jan. 6 - Philadelphia, PA - The Trocadero
Jan. 7 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
Jan. 8 - Quebec City, QC - Dagobert
Jan. 9 - Montreal, QC - FouFounes
Jan. 10 - Ottawa, ON - Mavericks
Jan. 11 - Toronto, ON - Opera House
Jan. 12 - Pittsburgh, PA - Altar Bar
Jan. 13 - Cleveland, OH - Agora Ballroom
Jan. 14 - Kokomo, IN - Centerstage
Jan. 15 - Joliet, IL - Mojoes
Jan. 16 - Minnesota, MN - Triple Rock Social Club
Jan. 17 - Winnipeg, MB - The West End Cultural Center
Jan. 18 - Saskatoon, SK - Louis Pub
Jan. 19 - Edmonton, AB - Starlite Room
Jan. 20 - Calgary, AB - Republik
Jan. 22 - Vancouver, BC - The Venue
Jan. 23 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
Jan. 24 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre
Jan. 25 - San Francisco, CA - Slims
Jan. 26 - Anaheim, CA - The Grove
Jan. 27 - Tempe, AZ - Club Red
Jan. 29 - Dallas, TX - Neon Trees More...
Lokurah Offering Album For Download
France's Lokurah is currently offering the entire "When The End Comes" album as a pay-what-you-want download (including free) over at Bandcamp here. You can also stream the release below, and the track listing is as follows:
1. My Own Death 02:59
2. Salvation 03:33
3. When The End Comes 03:51
4. Cadaver 9 03:48
5. Rotten Core 04:27
6. The Right Hand Of Chaos 03:22
7. The Ripper 03:34
8. The Only Way... 00:58
9. Face Tomorrow 02:48
10. Guilty 03:25
11. Crash 04:58
12. Sore Throat 02:46 More...
Colossal Figures Posts Drum Cam Video
India's Colossal Figures has released drum cam footage from the band's performance at the Bacardi NH7 Weekender in Delhi.
Check out the clip below, and the band also comments: "We look forward to making more music and playing for you guys again real soon. Thank you OML for the opportunity and to all others involved."
Blind Guardian Posts New Album Teaser
Blind Guardian's new album "Beyond The Red Mirror" is due out on January 30th (Europe), February 2nd (UK) and February 3rd, 2015 (North America) via Nuclear Blast Records.
Today the band drops the fourth in a series of in-studio teaser trailers for the album. Check out this new four minute behind-the-scenes look below.
You can read our advance review of the album right here, and the track listing will be as follows:
1. The Ninth Wave
2. Twilight of the Gods
3. Prophecies
4. At the Edge of Time
5. Ashes of Eternity
6. The Holy Grail
7. The Throne
8. Sacred Mind
9. Miracle Machine
10. The Grand Parade More...
Saxon's Nigel Glocker Posts Video From Hospital
After undergoing two surgeries for a brain aneurysm, Saxon drummer Nigel Glocker is finally leaving the hospital and heading home.
A video update from the man himself can be seen over at the Saxon Facebook profile here. All our best wishes from the Metalunderground.com team to Nigel and his family!
Malevolent Creation To Release Album
After signing a record deal with Century Media late last year, Malevolent Creation is now at work on a new album and has issued the following brief update:
"Happy New Years Everyone!!!! 2015 is going to a good one for Malevolent Creation and for our fans!!! Look for our new album in spring 2015 on Century Media Records."
This upcoming, as-yet-untitled album will follow the previous studio album from 2010 "Invidious Dominion." Stay tuned for more details.
Revenge To Release Album, Kicking Off Tour
Revenge has checked in with the following update about gearing up to kick off the Black Metal Warfare tour and release a new album:
"The countdown to annihilation begins. Revenge shall begin the Black Metal Warfare tour along side Norwegian Black Metal legends Mayhem and Swedish wolf pack Watain in one week.
"The band will be opening the show each night performing a chaotic 40 min set which will include songs from all past Revenge albums as well as the new song 'Desolation Insignia' off of the upcoming Season of Mist album to be released in 2015.
"No Scene...No Brotherhood...No Remorse...Total Rejection begins Jan 8th. Black Metal Warfare." More...
Phil Labonte "Nothing Edgy About Metal Anymore"
All That Remains will release 7th album, titled "The Order Of Things," this coming February 24th via Razor & Tie. In anticipation of the new album Revolver magazine had a chat with front man Phil Labonte.
Some excerpts of the interview:
Asked if he wanted "The Order Of Things" to be more commercial than "A War You Cannot Win", Labonte states: "No. As lame as it sounds, we just wanted to write what we like to hear. There's some really heavy stuff on this record. We're not the kind of band that ever wants to say, "Does this sound like us? If you're looking at music as something you do because you enjoy it, then whatever you write can't help but sound like you. And I really don't care what people call us. As long as the songs are good, that's all that matters — whether they're poppy or heavy. The fact that we've had a career this long and come from a genre that's seen its fair share of bands come up and go down, speaks for a good outcome of that philosophy." More...
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